Ex-Chelsea & Monaco director to lead Saudi Arabia push for Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen is set to meet with former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) intensifies efforts to bring the striker to the Saudi Pro League, Soccernet.ng reports.

The former Chelsea and AS Monaco technical director, now a senior figure at PIF, is spearheading the plan to convince Osimhen to join Al-Hilal in a deal that could shake the summer transfer window.

A private jet is expected to fly the Nigerian star from Istanbul to Riyadh immediately after this weekend’s Turkish league title celebrations in Yenikapı.

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Ex-Chelsea & Monaco director to lead Saudi Arabia push for Victor Osimhen

Sources say Osimhen will be given a detailed tour of what life at Al-Hilal could look like — including his prospective new home, the club’s world-class facilities, and the staggering financial terms on offer.

Reports suggest a salary package worth €45 million per year — triple what Galatasaray can afford — is being prepared.

While initial indications suggested Osimhen would travel home to Nigeria to consult with his family over his next career move, Saudi officials appear determined to act swiftly and decisively.

This is not the first time Emenalo and Osimhen have met. Talks between the two reportedly took place at the start of the season, with the striker verbally agreeing to a move to Al-Hilal before Napoli blocked the transfer by raising their asking price.

This time, the situation has changed. Napoli’s €75 million release clause for clubs outside Italy is active, meaning Saudi officials no longer need the club’s consent — only Osimhen’s.

Galatasaray are eager to keep hold of their marquee man, but with Saudi riches on the table and a personal pitch from Emenalo on the cards, Osimhen could soon face one of the biggest decisions of his career.